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Protect staff and students from cybercrime
Cybercrime has become a part of our daily lives; incidences of malware continue to rise year on year. The more advanced the technology…
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New to teaching computer science? Help is at hand…
We live in an increasingly digitised and connected world where students are growing up surrounded by mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs and…
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How to invest in technology to save money and time
With school budgets being squeezed and purchasing power curtailed, now more than ever schools need to make their funds go further and ensure…
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A day in the life of a school IT manager
TS What does your typical day look like? MD There is no ‘typical’ day for me as IT manager, especially since my team looks after four…
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Meet the expert: Michelle Johnson, leadership specialist
As the old saying goes, you can never really understand someone else until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes – and this is certainly…
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New guidelines for schools on sexting
There have been many articles recently that highlight the prevalence of sexting. Indeed, The Times recently suggested that there was an…
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Security advice for BYOD schools
Technology in the classroom is not a new phenomenon, but it’s one that is changing the face of education. Teachers are using new platforms…
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Games-based learning – its time is now
Motivating and engaging students is a perennial hot topic in schools, but finding ways to keep students on track is even more challenging as…
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How to choose the right IT partner
Schools in the UK spend £900m a year on education technology (Gartner). The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) says schools…
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Apps for parental engagement
Over the past decade, teachers and parents have moved classroom communication beyond letters and homework. From online portals to email, a…
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Use broadcast material for better lessons
It is often acknowledged that getting teenagers to love English Literature can be a challenge. When faced with classic texts, students can…
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Product review: LEGO ® MINDSTORMS ® Education EV3 Computing Scheme of Work
You can’t fail to have noticed the impact LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 from LEGO® Education has had. Flexible and powerful, this…
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Product review: NetSupport DNA
NetSupport DNA is a supremely comprehensive approach for the easy running of a school IT infrastructure and provides a bonanza of features…